The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $9.46 million to help improve 12 shipyards in 10 states. The grants, provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, work to foster efficiency and modernization to shipyards and help them compete more effectively in the global workplace. One of those grants was awarded to Jeffboat in Jeffersonville.
MARAD received 113 grant applications
requesting $96 million in assistance, far exceeding the $9.46 million made
available for the grants. The grants fund a variety of projects including
infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades to increase operational
competitiveness and quality vessel construction.
Shipyards across the nation continue to create new jobs and strengthen
local economies. Since 2009, the Obama administration has provided more than
$150 million to help U.S. shipyards and their workers reap the benefits of
increased production capabilities delivered by emerging technologies and highly
skilled workers.
Jeffboat received an $845,817 grant. They have four production lines that are used to construct barges ranging in size from river hopper barges to 52,000 barrel tank barges. This grant will help them adjust the width and orientation of their vessel lines.
For a complete list of shipyards receiving grants go to
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